I enjoy stories and learn so many of life’s lessons as I read biographies. I also enjoy the stories in the Bible. On occasion, I …
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Entitlement
The idea that we are deserving of something, or somehow entitled, alters our ability to view ourselves and others with objectivity. “The older brother got …
Read More »In the Light
“But if we are living in the light, as God is in the light, then we have fellowship with each other, and the blood of …
Read More »To Be Forgiving
The apostle Paul said, “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other as in Christ God forgave you” (Ephesians 4:32). That’s an interesting …
Read More »Going for a Drive
The year was 1952, and I was a junior in high school. One of Daddy’s very rich employers had given him a 1938 Ford two-door …
Read More »Jesus the Lobbyist
You’re a lobbyist? You’d almost have better luck putting “Top Used-Car Salesman” on your resumé. Politicians, especially those with an ambitious eye on a comfy …
Read More »Collecting Debt
In the teachings of Paul the apostle, it is suggested that we watch ourselves. I think his way of saying it was “walk circumspectly.” And …
Read More »God Isn’t Fair
The evidence is overwhelming. Missionaries are kidnapped and killed while serving in remote locations. CEOs make millions in shady deals and get off with a …
Read More »The Need for Forgiveness
With long strides, the Yul Brynner look-alike attired in an expensive business suit, rushed through the airport. Yet his briefcase is what caught my attention. Costly …
Read More »Accepting Vulnerability
While I was engaged as a mental health counselor, I was surprised by the many diverse people that called upon me for help—men, women, teens, …
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